Arabic Speaking Companion ….

US$ Salary D.O.E + Generous Benefits

Our lovely client, who lives in The UAE, is looking for a female Arabic SpeakingCompanion.

Candidates must have a generous, warm and friendly personality, a naturally nurturing and protective instinct and show they are vocational in their approach to work. Candidates must understand this role will sometimes require long hours, along with the ability to travel freely to fit with the schedule of the client.

For cultural reasons candidates must be female and offer fluency in Arabic with excellent spoken English - some French would offer a small advantage.

In addition to providing support, the responsibilities of the companion will be to help manage the client's home, which includes: anything and everything to do with the property, from giving instructions to household staff, managing contractors and service providers, and to providing overview for household budgets, petty-cash and the general expenses of household.

There will also be the occasional need to organise small events including family parties and celebrations which are hosted by the Principal.

NOTE: The Principal sometimes travels with her extended family, including children nd grandchildren, so candidates with a loving and child friendly character will be important.

JOB REFERENCE

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SALARY

US$ Salary D.O.E + Generous Benefits

CURRENCY

USD

LOCATION

The UAE + travel

POSITION

Companion & Administrator

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

Yes

LOOKING FOR COUPLE

Yes

TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD

Titled Family, Professional / Philanthropist

EXPERIENCE

10 - 15 years

LANGUAGE

Arabic and English

DRIVING LICENCE

Yes

PREFER NON SMOKER

Yes

VALID DBS

Yes

Roles and Responsibilities

Ideally, candidates will offer work and life experience gathered in all of the following areas:

Candidates will have previously been employed in managerial hospitality roles in:

Deluxe hotels or resorts and/or,

Royal or Ambassadorial Households or respected Private Estates, and/or,

Luxury Private Yachts and/or,

Luxury Cruise Liners and/or,

Butler/Concierge or Lifestyle positions.

Candidates will show they have the ability to oversee domestic staff management matters, including: reconciling schedules, overtime, holidays and days off.

Candidates will offer proven project management experience, showing they would be capable of managing and supervising small house remodelling schemes, construction and/or interior design projects.

Candidates will be able to orchestrate travel and hotel reservations while showing they understand the travel protocols required when accompanying the client and her family abroad.

Candidates will have a suitable level of Gulf experience.

Candidates will show they can work seamlessly with a predominantly Asian workforce.

Accommodation

Self Contained Accommodation / Hotels when traveling

Entry Requirements

Some super yacht experience could be beneficial

Some vehicle management experience could be beneficial

Some kitchen and Food Hygiene and Food Safety experience could be beneficial